Match Report


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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Stade de lAube where Troyes Aube Champagne play host to AS Saint-Étienne. A crowd of 20,322 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Troyes Aube Champagne are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AS Saint-Étienne appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Diawara.


0.00
Troyes Aube Champagne kick off the first half!
4.07
Hennie Van Halst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Ian Greaves keeps it out!
6.16
Djimi Ait Atmane hits a low pass to Marcello Facciutto. Marcello Facciutto takes it forward alone. Marcello Facciutto plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Forge and rushes in on goal... Marcello Facciutto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
9.47
Yuri Pinato threads the ball through to Fernando Forge. Fernando Forge whips in a cross ball towards Sabri Libbra. Sabri Libbra flicks the ball with his head but somehow Ian Greaves manages to keep it out.
10.44
Stephen Hendry breaks forward. Stephen Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Guglielmo Dionisi who gathers it comfortably.
15.07
Djimi Ait Atmane advances with the ball. Djimi Ait Atmane makes a simple pass to Fernando Forge. Fernando Forge edges inside the box! Fernando Forge looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Ian Greaves is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.56
Vincenzo Maiuri threads a neat ball through to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Guglielmo Dionisi manages to gather it effortlessly.
22.54
Vincenzo Bernardini flicks a high ball forward to Vincenzo Maiuri who takes it down. Showing composure, Vincenzo Maiuri plays the ball forward to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moktar Modesto.
27.10
Zinedine Thimothée threads a neat ball through to Marcello Facciutto. Marcello Facciutto passes the ball forward to Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett makes a probing pass between the defence to Sabri Libbra. Sabri Libbra takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
30.44
Kevin Schröder makes a simple pass to Markus Dörner. Markus Dörner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione plays a scrappy one-two with Mark Ferrante and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mirco Castiglione strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.43
Vincenzo Maiuri makes a probing pass to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius rushes past Callum Gemmill! Some good footwork from Hesekiel Wegelius provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Guglielmo Dionisi manages to gather it comfortably.
34.17
Marcello Facciutto makes an attacking run forward. Marcello Facciutto knocks in a cross ball towards Sabri Libbra. Sabri Libbra connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
38.57
Nick Bomers threads a neat ball through to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Guglielmo Dionisi.
40.32
It's a corner kick which Mirco Castiglione takes quickly, playing the ball short to Stephen Hendry. Stephen Hendry knocks the ball into the box. Djimi Ait Atmane reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
44.51
Hennie Van Halst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Schröder.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Troyes Aube Champagne appear unchanged since the first half. AS Saint-Étienne also appear unchanged since the first half. The AS Saint-Étienne players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and AS Saint-Étienne kick off!
49.45
Hennie Van Halst hits a low pass to Sabri Libbra. Sabri Libbra plays a one-two with Scott Barrett and advances towards the goal... Sabri Libbra rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sabri Libbra!
60.38
Vincenzo Maiuri changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vincenzo Maiuri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Ferrante but he's offside!
63.02
Markus Dörner makes a simple pass to Hesekiel Wegelius. Hesekiel Wegelius knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.43
Moktar Modesto chips the ball to his team mate, Yuri Pinato. Yuri Pinato flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Barrett. Scott Barrett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
73.02
Vincenzo Maiuri plays the ball forward to Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante skips past Callum Gemmill! Some world-class footwork from Mark Ferrante provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Guglielmo Dionisi. Excellent save.
75.45
Vincenzo Bernardini threads the ball through to Ruby Govou. Ruby Govou brings the ball forward. Ruby Govou passes the ball forward but Mark Ferrante is offside!
77.10
Troyes Aube Champagne have made 2 substitutions with Gaspar Lima replacing Callum Gemmill and Marc-Vivien Queiros replacing Hennie Van Halst .
81.51
Markus Dörner threads a neat ball through to Mirco Castiglione. Mirco Castiglione lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Ferrante. Mark Ferrante outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Guglielmo Dionisi.
83.42
Corner kick to AS Saint-Étienne. Mirco Castiglione plays it to the near post. Gaspar Lima gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
84.48
Marc-Vivien Queiros barges into Kevin Schröder. The referee brings Marc-Vivien Queiros to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Schröder runs off the knock.
90.00
Marc-Vivien Queiros barges into Nick Bomers. The referee warns Marc-Vivien Queiros again to calm down! Nick Bomers stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
32.1%
44.9%
23.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fernando Forge of Troyes Aube Champagne

Match Ratings